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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,528 and 555,133.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,528 and 555,133.50 is: 847,728.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,528 : 555,133.50 = 555,133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,528/555,133.50 = 555,133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,528x = 555,133.50 × 555,133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,528x = 308,173,202,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,173,202,822.25/363,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,728.93

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